Healing From Sexual Grooming By A Church Leader | Noah Cannon

Send us Fan Mail Talmage sits down with Noah Canon, a public speaker who’s passionate about suicide prevention for teens. Noah grew up in Idaho, and during his teenage years, he began working-out in the gym and advocating for suicide prevention. At one point, while visiting an elderly leader in his stake, who was both lonely and lived alone, Noah found himself in a vulnerable situation. Recognizing signs of sexual grooming, he immediately left and told his parents.  Noah goes on to describe the damage this event caused: feelings of guilt, loss of his childhood, the distrust of church leaders, and the overall feeling of brokenness. Nevertheless, Noah didn’t let this event define him or take away his testimony. He describes that by leaning on Christ’s atonement, he could be healed, not only from his own sins, but from the trespasses of others. This Episode was recorded on November 3th, 2025 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 — The End of Childhood: Encounter with a Trusted Leader 00:01:24 — Introducing Noah Cannon: Mission & Mental Health Advocacy 00:02:16 — Growing Up in Burley, Idaho & the Influence of Church Community 00:05:03 — Early Mental Health Struggles and Finding Hope Through Exercise 00:08:18 — Progress is Possible: Motivational Speaking & Faith Parallels 00:12:05 — Building Friendship and the Experience of Sexual Grooming 00:16:19 — Processing Guilt and Healing after Abuse 00:21:05 — Discovering the Depth of Christ’s Atonement 00:24:36 — Justice, Forgiveness, and Healing Journey 00:30:01 — Turning Outward: Suicide Prevention & Sharing Hope 00:37:53 — Serving a Mission & Integrating Suicide Prevention Work 00:42:40 — Ministry After Mission: Public Speaking & Impact 00:51:25 — Advice for Returning Missionaries: Progress, Accountability, and Faith 00:55:48 — Closing Remarks & Where to Connect with Noah Cannon Noah’s Links:  https://www.instagram.com/noahcanon?igsh=MW1wdHQwamg5Ynl4NQ== https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-podcast/id1515738765 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tz1Nu1WdMK3lUxOdi3ow9  Talmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne Remember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been released from your mission, you haven't been released from your ministry.